Material Distribution Handler
Valdosta, GA - USA
Job Summary
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.
Responsible for a variety of functions within the distribution center such as receiving stocking loading and unloading merchandise picking and operating heavy-duty equipment such as pallet jacks or forklifts. Do not report employees who perform one of these duties as their primary function. Typical titles include: Materials Handler Distribution Center Generalist.Union Tank Car Companys regulatory engineering and commercialexpertisemake UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway UTLX headquarters is in Chicagos financial district close to major public transportation hubs. ULTX offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm hard workexpertise growth and progressive thinking are all valued.
Primary Job Functions
This is not an exhaustivelistand employees in these classificationsfrequentlymay berequiredto performadditionalduties. Not all classifications will berequiredto perform all job functions.
- Primary duties will include delivering parts and packages received.
- Track shipments order materials track material receipts and contact vendors for information on materials.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness all materials areas.
- Unloads / loads materials to carriers vehicle
- Drives/operates a forklift
- Visually inspects incoming materials for damage verifies quantity against orders.
- Maintains area in a neat and orderly manner andreportswork hazards.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must have a high school diplomaGED or pass a Combined Basic Skills Test
- Forklift Training or willingness to be trained
- Must have avalid drivers license and adriving record of no more than three moving violations in the past three years
- Mustbe able to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently
- Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision
- Ability to read interpret and follow documents such as safety rulesoperatingand maintenance instructions procedure manuals and assembly instructions
- Safety and quality focused
- Willingness towear required PPE at all timesand always work safely.
- Be available to work any shift and be dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtime as allowed per the union contract
Environmental & Working Conditions
- Physical effort in lifting and carrying materials and attaching rigging devices.
- Manual dexterity in operating control levers and buttons.
- Exposed to dirt fumes smokeand heat.
- Someclimbinginto and out of vehicles crane cabs etc.
- Some outside work possible minor cuts and bruises. Must exercise caution in operation of equipment in confined areas.
- Possible exposureto hazardous materials or hazardous waste from leaks or spills of these materials while moving or storing them.
Why Join Our Team
We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionateindividualswhich is why we offer...
- Competitive wages with shift differential pay
- Day 1Medical dental vision
- Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
- Company-paid disability
- 401k matching
- Annual safety shoe allowance and prescription safety wear
- Holiday and vacation pay
- Marmon employee discount program
- Employee referral bonus and perfect attendance bonus programs
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates willbe requiredto completeadditionaljob-related screening processes aspermittedor required by applicable law to include background check physical and drug and alcohol screen.
It is the policy of UTLX to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and to recruit hire train promote and compensate persons in all job without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or sexual orientation gender identify protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.
Legally can work in US now & future without sponsorship (preferred)
Work Location: Valdosta GA
We are an equal opportunity workplace (EEOC)
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Pay Range:
21.34We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical dental vision 401k matching and more!
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.